Last year, Southwest Metro Magazine held its annual readers’ choice survey, and we asked members of the community to tell us their favorites in 50 categories. Check out this list of 2014’s winners and see how this year’s crop compares: you’ll find some repeat favorites and some newcomers. Here’s a refresher on last year’s choices.
Best Preschool/Daycare
Step by Step Montessori
Best Veterinary Services
Chanhassen Veterinary Clinic
Best Pet Grooming/Services
The Canine Club and Spa
Best Music Lessons
Chaska Music Studios
Best High School Teacher
Steve Cwodzinski, Eden Prairie High School
Best Kids’ Birthday Party Spot
Jump & Jam Activity Center
Best Doggy Daycare/Kennel/Boarding
Top Dog Country Club
Best Community Festival
Waconia’s Nickle Dickle Day
Best Class/Program for Seniors
Safari Island Community Center
Best Summer Camp
Camp Tanadoona
Best Medspa/ Rejuvenation Clinic
Beyond Beauty
Best Dental Clinic
Chaska Dental Center
Best Orthodontist
Veil Orthodontics (Eden Prairie)
Best Fitness Studio
Higher Power Training
Best Chiropractor
ABC Family Chiropractic
Best Golf Course
Chaska Town Course
Best Pediatric Clinic
Southdale Pediatric Associates
Best Interior Designer
Jane-Marie Bloomberg, Embellishments Design Studio
Best Landscaper
Southview Design
Best Garden Shop
The Mustard Seed
Best Home Furnishings
Yetzer's Home Furnishings
Best Builder/Remodeler
Mackmiller Design + Build
Best New Shop
Tazzie Baby And Child
Best Small-Business Customer Service
Higher Power training
Best Children’s Shop
Abc & Toy Zone
Best Jeweler
Weinzierl Jewelry
Best Boutique
Mainstream Boutique
Best Sporting Goods
Scheels
Best Eyewear
Southwest Eye Care
Best Place to Buy Unique Gifts
Carver Junk Company
Best Salon/Spa
Spalon Montage
Best Massage Therapist
Bonnie Kimble, Bodywork Ultra
Best Photographer
Taylor Hubbard Photography
Best Hairstylist/Barber
Lindsay Perry, Givan’s Salon & Spa
Best Financial Advisor
Chuck Schmidt, Edward Jones
Best Insurance Agent
Sharlene Downs, State Farm
Best Real Estate Agent
Karen Hansen Real Estate
Best New Restaurant
Tavern 4&5
Best Breakfast/Brunch
Original Pancake House
Best Ethnic Food
Rey Azteca
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Cuzzy’s Brick House
Best Pasta Dish
Butternut Squash Ravioli, Biaggi’s
Best Burgers
Lions Tap
Best Bakery
Mackenthun’s Fine Foods
Best Outdoor Dining
Redstone Grill
Best Private-Party Venue
Wildfire
Best Bartender
Jesse Seib, Houlihan’s
Best Happy Hour
Houlihan’s
Best Wine Selection
Haskell’s
Best Yoga Class
Hatha with Carole McMonigal, Yoga Bella
Find the full story featuring our Best of 2014 winners here.
